careerContracting
#RI-6a755a7d·3 months ago·
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“Contracted in STEM field for 3 years”
What Actually Happened
Stuck in custodial positions with no science skills required
What I wish I knew
"Experience not valuable for career growth"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Consider alternative STEM entry points"
Regret Index
8/10
Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
Advice for Someone Facing This
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career Category
2,352
career decisions logged. Avg regret 5.6/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
41%
of career decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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